Vice President, Nursing Services/CNO

Summary:The Vice President of Nursing Services/Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) serves as the senior clinical executive responsible for the oversight of all nursing services, patient services, professional growth for nursing staff, and the expansion of nursing practices. This role ensures the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality, patient experience, and safety programs across the organization. The CNO is tasked with maintaining a culture of quality and safety, upholding high standards of patient care, and leading the nursing team toward achieving strategic objectives. The CNO also plays a critical role in fostering professional growth and expanding nursing practices to meet the evolving needs of healthcare. The CNO collaborates closely with the governing body, senior management, and medical staff to define and execute the organization's mission, strategic plans, operational policies, and resource allocation.Benefits:MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award-winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.EEO Statement:MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.RequirementsEducation, Training or Certifications Required:Graduate of an accredited school of nursingMasters in nursing or other health care related fieldCurrent Maine licensure as a registered professional nurse.Evidence of participation in continuing education in nursing and management.Experience Required:Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.Acute care nursing experience of at least 7-10 years. Recent health care management experience at the assistant or director of nursing level.Membership in the State Organization of Nurse Executives required, National membership encouraged.Special Requirements:Cognitive Requirements:Ability to prioritize workload and follow through on assignments.Ability to process complex information and communicate the same in a useful and understandable manner.Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.Ability to evaluate effectiveness/appropriateness of services, including resource utilization and allocation.Physical Demands:General health must be such as to regularly work full time.Potential for long periods of sitting.Adequate hearing, vision, speech, and manual dexterity.Environment:Requires use of telephone and computer.Minimal potential for exposure to infectious diseases, blood or body fluids.Potential for periods of high stress.

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